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R469 EKK

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,813 mi
Last recorded156,813 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 EKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2009 156,813 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre wearing on inner and outter edge

near side rear light lens damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2008 151,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

start of corrosion both rear chassis rails

Pass 10 Oct 2007 142,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering arms

Fail 8 Oct 2007 142,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 28 Oct 2006 132,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play offside steering rack arm

Pass 25 Oct 2005 126,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play offside steering arm

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Arena?

Based on 16,117 MOT tests across 2,164 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
4,138
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,514
Registration plate lamp not working 842
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 802
wheel bearing rough when rotated 744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 731
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R469 EKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Arena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 89,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Arena fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,514 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R469 EKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Arena typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Arena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R469 EKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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